What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLANNER II position at City/Parish of Baton Rouge?
Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**
Under the general direction of an employee of a higher classification, performs responsible professional planning work in the overall City-Parish planning program. Work involves responsibility for researching, formulating and modifying current and future master plans while assuring compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. The employee of this class is expected to develop specific base data and studies and make recommendations concerning development proposals. Work also may involve a significant element of participation in the technical aspects of other phases of the planning program. Planners II are distinguished from Planners I by a greater level of experience and education as well as a greater degree of authority and responsibility exercised. Performs other work as requested.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
A master's degree in the planning or related field (e.g. Architecture, Environmental Science, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology) OR bachelor's degree in planning or a closely related field (e.g. Architecture, Environmental Science, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Urban Forestry, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology) and one year of experience in urban or regional planning.
**SUBSTITUTIONS**
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS**
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.
**OTHER JOB ASPECTS**
None.
**SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION**
None.
**EXAMINATION**
Score derived from application grading.
**APPLICATION NOTE**
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.
- Job Title** : PLANNER II
- Type of Vacancy** : Open Competitive
- Job Opening No.** : 2500008-1
- Job Code** : 1056
- Work Location** : PLANNING COMMISSION
- Starting Salary** : $17.9288 Hourly / $37,291 Annually
- Pay Grade** : 1190 Special Recruiting Rate: This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 3 (Starting Salary $39,563 Annually)
- Application Dates** : 03/28/2025 - 04/10/2025
- Application Times** : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**
Under the general direction of an employee of a higher classification, performs responsible professional planning work in the overall City-Parish planning program. Work involves responsibility for researching, formulating and modifying current and future master plans while assuring compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. The employee of this class is expected to develop specific base data and studies and make recommendations concerning development proposals. Work also may involve a significant element of participation in the technical aspects of other phases of the planning program. Planners II are distinguished from Planners I by a greater level of experience and education as well as a greater degree of authority and responsibility exercised. Performs other work as requested.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
A master's degree in the planning or related field (e.g. Architecture, Environmental Science, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology) OR bachelor's degree in planning or a closely related field (e.g. Architecture, Environmental Science, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Urban Forestry, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology) and one year of experience in urban or regional planning.
**SUBSTITUTIONS**
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS**
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.
**OTHER JOB ASPECTS**
None.
**SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION**
None.
**EXAMINATION**
Score derived from application grading.
**APPLICATION NOTE**
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.
Salary : $37,291 - $39,563
